Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Dietetics and Nutrition expands and strengthens the knowledge and skills required by students at the graduate level to build successful careers in the field of nutrition with a greater emphasis on clinical science, community, and food service. Students learn the elements of evidence-based research and are prepared for enrollment into doctoral programs or to enter the professional practice of nutrition and dietetics. Our graduates receive enhanced training to serve the community through the promotion of healthier lifestyles across diverse populations.

Faculty: Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work | Duration: 2 years (31 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 31 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Prerequisite Courses; Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Dietetics and Nutrition (major: Nutrition Science) to MS in Dietetics and Nutrition Accelerated Degree Pathway; Sports Nutrition Specialization: 9 credits; Infant and Childhood Nutrition Specialization: 9 credits .

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Entry requirements

Program Requirements Students who are candidates for the Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition degree must complete a minimum of 31 credit hours of graduate study including at least 28 credit hours at this university. All course work must be recent enough to be relevant to the contemporary field of dietetics and nutrition. Graduate students wishing to become a Registered Dietitian may use the department website for information and discuss their options with the Graduate Program Director. Each student’s program will be planned to support his/her career goals through consultation with an assigned faculty advisor. Retention and graduation in the MS program requires maintenance of a 3.0 GPA and student may not receive more than 2 grades of “C+”.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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